Poke Awesome Code Catcher vs Pokémon Masters EX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Poke Awesome Code Catcher
Easily scan unused Pokemon code cards to earn rewards. Choose to receive more Pokemon cards or cash. This free app offers bonuses for the number of codes you scan.
- Scan Pokemon QR codes
- Earn rewards
- Choose compensation (cards or cash)
- Free to use
- Bonuses for multiple codes
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Do you have Pokemon Code Cards that you don't use? Do you want to turn that into more Pokemon cards, or better yet, money?!?! Poke Awesome Code Catcher allows you to scan your Pokemon QR codes quick and easy and you get to choose how you'd like to be compensated. This app will always be free and you will receive bonuses based on how many codes you have to scan in.
Pokémon Masters EX
Engage in strategic 3-on-3 Pokémon battles with trainers from every region. Deepen bonds with your favorite characters, collect new Pokémon by hatching eggs, and capture unique moments in Pokéstar Studios. Experience original stories and special trainer outfits.
- 3-on-3 Pokémon battles
- Team up with trainers from all regions
- Hatch eggs for new Pokémon
- Interact with trainers in Trainer Lodge
- Take photos in Pokéstar Studios
- Collect special trainer outfits
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THE NEXT CHAPTER OF POKÉMON UNFOLDS Trainer tales continue—and new relationships that span beyond regions begin! Experience Pokémon stories unique to Pokémon Masters EX! TEAM UP WITH SYNC PAIRS FROM EVERY REGION! Team up and interact with Trainers from the Paldea region, the Hisui region, and everywhere in between! TAKE ON THREE-ON-THREE BATTLES Engage in Pokémon battles with your favorite Trainers and emerge victorious through the bonds between Pokémon and Trainer! TRAINERS FROM ALL OVER COME TOGETHER! Champions, Elite Four members, Gym Leaders, and visitors from the past! Enjoy adventures together with your favorite Trainers and their Pokémon! TRAINERS DON SPECIAL OUTFITS! Trainers appear wearing outfits exclusive to Pokémon Masters EX! Enjoy original stories connected to those outfits, too! GET TO KNOW YOUR FAVORITE TRAINERS! Interact with Trainers in the Trainer Lodge to deepen your bond and get special photos and stories! TAKE PHOTOS OF YOUR FAVES! Select the Trainers, background, frame, and effects to take a photo worthy of Pokéstar Studios! You can include up to three Trainers in a photo! HATCH EGGS & TEAM UP! Hatch Eggs to get new Pokémon! Add hatched Pokémon to your team, and battle your way to the top! Note: ・We recommend a device with at least 2GB of RAM. ・We do not guarantee functionality on all devices listed above. ・There may be cases where the app does not function properly due to your device’s capabilities, specifications, or particular conditions for using apps. ・It may take time to become compatible with the latest OS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Pokémon Masters EX at 4.7 against Poke Awesome Code Catcher's 2.4. Pokémon Masters EX also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 24%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). Poke Awesome Code Catcher's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pokémon Masters EX sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Poke Awesome Code Catcher asks for nothing beyond the download.
Pokémon Masters EX holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pokémon Masters EX has 219K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Poke Awesome Code Catcher's written reviews are positive against 63% of Pokémon Masters EX's.
Poke Awesome Code Catcher ships an update every 4 months, Pokémon Masters EX every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Poke Awesome Code Catcher | Pokémon Masters EX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (187 ratings) | 4.7 (219K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | 63.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 187 | 219K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | #29 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.2 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 1.8 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Christopher Campbell | DeNA Co., Ltd. |
Customer experience
Poke Awesome Code Catcher
Pokémon Masters EX
User reviews
Poke Awesome Code Catcher
From 187 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Fast payment processing (within 24 hours)
- 📱 Easy and quick code scanning process
- 💰 Legitimate payment for unused codes
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎁 Store credit option available
Room to improve
- 🐛 App crashes frequently on launch
- ⚠️ Misleading submission acceptance status
- 🚫 Submissions closed but app still allows scanning
- 💸 No payment received despite submissions marked complete
- 🔒 Codes become locked in app with no export option
Pokémon Masters EX
From 219K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Smooth animations and visuals
- 👍 Nostalgic and engaging for Pokémon fans
- 🎨 Unique and enjoyable battle system
- 🤝 Cooperative gameplay with friends
Room to improve
- 🔒 Restrictive gacha system with paid/unpaid gems
- 🔁 Repetitive and grindy gameplay
- 🔋 Battery-draining performance
- 🔍 Limited character customization options
- 🕹️ Unbalanced difficulty progression
Bugs and requests
Poke Awesome Code Catcher
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes immediately upon opening
- App freezes after scanning codes
- Cannot open app after installation
- Codes lost when app crashes
- Submission errors after scanning large batches
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- Payment marked complete but funds not received
- Unable to submit codes despite app allowing scanning
- Scanning process fails mid-way through
- App crashes when attempting to agree to terms before submission
Requested features
8 requests- Clear notification on app launch if submissions are currently accepting codes
- Ability to export or retrieve codes from the app
- Minimum code requirements clearly stated upfront
- Support for scanning older/previous set codes
- Better communication about submission windows
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- Dark mode option
- More payment method options beyond PayPal
- Higher payment rates for codes
Pokémon Masters EX
Reported bugs
3 issues- Frequent crashes and connection issues
- Incorrect type matchup and move effectiveness
- Sync move and ability bugs
Requested features
5 requests- Add PVP battle mode
- Increase free gem rewards
- Introduce more Pokémon and trainer characters
- Improve account recovery and data portability
- Optimize performance and reduce crashes
In-app purchases
Poke Awesome Code Catcher
No in-app purchases
Pokémon Masters EX
- Arc Suit Fair gem special 1$0.99
- 100 gems$0.99
- Gem special: 300 gems$0.99
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- Daily gems (limit 1) + present$0.99
- Daily Gem Bundle EX$3.99
- 520 gems$4.99
- Pokémon Masters Pass$7.99
- Story Bundle$21.99
- Daily Gem Bundle EX +$23.99
- 9,800 gems$79.99
Questions
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